Dineen earned Ontario Hockey League First All-Rookie Team honors in 2015-16 and was a finalist for both the Rookie of the Year and Defenseman of the Year awards after collecting 13-46—59 in 68 games with the Brampton Battalion.

The Stats:

• Dineen finished second among all OHL rookies in assists and points, trailing only No. 3-ranked North American skater Alexander Nylander (28-47—75).

"It’s definitely a special feeling (to get drafted) and probably the best moment of my life so far." -- Cameron Dineen

"I’ve always been an offense-first defenseman. I really like to move the puck up to the forwards and join the play and create as much offense as I can. I like to be a playmaker and use my vision to make plays." -- Cameron Dineen

"I need to work on some skating - quickness and explosiveness. I think that’s the main weakness of my game, but that’s something that’s definitely able to be worked on so I’m going to really go at it this summer." -- Cameron Dineen

"He’s kind of like today’s defenseman. He’s not a big guy, but he’s a really, really smart hockey player. We really like his hockey sense and calmness out there, and his ability to move the puck up from the back end." -- Coyotes Director of Amateur Scouting Tim Bernhardt

The Fun Facts:

• Dineen's defensive partner with North Bay last season was Kyle Wood, also a prospect within the Coyotes organization.

• Dineen also is an excellent baseball player and the pro athlete he most admires is former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.

• Dineen's father is named Kevin Dineen, but he's not the Kevin Dineen of NHL fame.